Crans-Montana Bar Explosion and Fire Kill Dozens, Injure Around 100 During New Year Celebrations

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:34am on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday International

A devastating explosion and blaze ripped through the “Le Constellation” bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana around 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, killing dozens of people and injuring about 100 more, Swiss authorities said. The venue was crowded with revelers, many from abroad, when the incident occurred. Emergency services, including helicopters and ambulances, responded as hospitals filled with severe burn victims. Officials have ruled out terrorism and launched an investigation into the cause, which remains unclear. A no-fly zone has been imposed and support centers established for affected families. �

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